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      • Covering Kentucky
        Williamstown residents working to rebuild business after severe storm Thursday
        Drew Amman
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        Karolina Buczek
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        Crime

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        Mack Carmack
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Fayette Heating & Air giving back with 'It's Cool to be a Vet' giveaway

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        Grayson County Sheriff's Office investigating reported Friday night burglary

        Mack Carmack
        Election 2026 Iowa Governor

        National Politics

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        Daily Forecast

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      • Lebanon Israel Iran War

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        Belmont Stakes Horse Racing

        National News

        Golden Tempo wins the 158th Belmont Stakes following historic derby win

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        Kelley's Landing, Bluegrass River Run

        Covering Kentucky

        Bluegrass River Run at Kelley's Landing promotes conservation, active lifestyles

        Ellen Ice
      • 6th annual No Greater Honor 5K Run

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        No Greater Honor 5K Run held in remembrance of veterans on D-Day anniversary

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        Daily Forecast

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        Emily McKinney
        Cops & Bobbers event

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Police Department connects with local kids at 'Cops & Bobbers' event

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      • Australia Shark Attack

        World News

        Spearfisher killed in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks

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        Taiwan China Red Pandas

        World News

        Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade

        Associated Press
        Scam Warning graphic updated

        Crime

        Jessamine County Detention Center warning of phone scam targeting families

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Clay County couple's tiny home stolen; sentimental items among losses

        Ajay Patel
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Jennifer Palumbo visits Rosa Parks Elementary School

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Celebrate fathers with Vintage Dad's Day at Shaker Village in Harrodsburg

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Celebrate fathers with Vintage Dad's Day at Shaker Village in Harrodsburg

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      • Fun at the Bluegrass Fair in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Fun at the Bluegrass Fair in Lexington

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        Summer fun at Jessamine County Public Library

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Summer fun at Jessamine County Public Library

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest in Nicholasville

        Best of the Bluegrass

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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Fayette Mall Retail Roundup at Cavender's Boot City

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        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 17-year-old Adair County girl pronounced dead following roadway collision

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Getting hotter for the weekend

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        Bath County students rally to restore crumbling tennis courts

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        Covering Kentucky

        Bourbon County Recreation Park opens after decade of planning

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        After Clay City man loses uninsured home to fire, community steps in to help

        Megan Mannering
        Malia Croley returns home

        We Follow Through

        Malia Croley returns home to Lexington after life-saving heart transplant

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former sheriff's aunt details disturbing behavior before courthouse shooting

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky lawmaker pushes for data center transparency rules

        Karolina Buczek
        New mural in Georgetown

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        Belmont Stakes Horse Racing

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo faces a pace challenge in the Belmont Stakes

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        Daily Forecast

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        Both directions of US-25 on Georgetown Road blocked due to crash

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        Crime

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        Covering Kentucky

        Bluegrass Hospitality Group announces 3 new restaurant locations opening in 2026

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        BBN Tonight

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kangaroo spotted in Madison Co. returns safely to owner after community search

        Cherish Walters
      • Kentucky Basketball

        BBN Tonight

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        Belmont Stakes Horse Racing

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        DeVaux returns to familiar Saratoga for Belmont after her historic KY Derby

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